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Koss Remodeling

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Koss Remodeling

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11 years of experience

Koss Remodeling has been in business for over 10 years. We are locally owned & family operated. Since we started business we’ve completed over 1,000 projects throughout Illinois. We are a 5-star rated company with a proven track record of success. Staying up to date on the newest techniques is important to us which means we are always educating our employees on more efficient ways to complete a project. Our team is qualified to complete any type of remodel, reconstruction, or painting request.

"Everything looks GREAT!"

Eric L on June 2025

Koss Remodeling has been in business for over 10 years. We are locally owned & family operated. Since we started business we’ve completed over 1,000 projects throughout Illinois. We are a 5-star rated company with a proven track record of success. Staying up to date on the newest techniques is important to us which means we are always educating our employees on more efficient ways to complete a project. Our team is qualified to complete any type of remodel, reconstruction, or painting request.

"Everything looks GREAT!"

Eric L on June 2025


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Exclusive Masonry & Construction

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Exclusive Masonry & Construction

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We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!





Biddle Construction

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Biddle Construction

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Biddle Construction has been providing quality construction services for more than 30 years to the Bloomington - Normal area. After starting from a very young age, I have learned all aspects of home construction on my grandfathers’ jobs. I learned the tools and the building methods then developed the craft as the years went by. I have followed in his footsteps and built a team to continue providing the same quality and professional services. From, kitchen and bath remodels to simple everyday maintenance to room additions or new construction, Biddle Construction does it ALL!

Biddle Construction has been providing quality construction services for more than 30 years to the Bloomington - Normal area. After starting from a very young age, I have learned all aspects of home construction on my grandfathers’ jobs. I learned the tools and the building methods then developed the craft as the years went by. I have followed in his footsteps and built a team to continue providing the same quality and professional services. From, kitchen and bath remodels to simple everyday maintenance to room additions or new construction, Biddle Construction does it ALL!



Land's Painting

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Land's Painting

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10 years of experience

We provide quality products and exceptional service. We offer our services in a wide variety of tasks from remodeling to painting. Give us a call today to see what we can do for you.

We provide quality products and exceptional service. We offer our services in a wide variety of tasks from remodeling to painting. Give us a call today to see what we can do for you.


RepairCo

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RepairCo

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Residential and commercial repair, remodeling, and building services. From small jobs like drywall repair or light fixture replacement, to larger jobs such as building a deck or remodeling an entire room/home, RepairCo is here to make all your home/office upgrade ideas a reality. Having worked in building services for almost 20 yrs, there is very little that the men of RepairCo aren't capable of rectifying. Integrity, honesty, quality, and customer satisfaction are paramount in how RepairCo conducts itself and interacts with our clients and the communities in which we operate. Customer Satisfaction is guaranteed. Calls us today for all your repair & remodel needs!

Residential and commercial repair, remodeling, and building services. From small jobs like drywall repair or light fixture replacement, to larger jobs such as building a deck or remodeling an entire room/home, RepairCo is here to make all your home/office upgrade ideas a reality. Having worked in building services for almost 20 yrs, there is very little that the men of RepairCo aren't capable of rectifying. Integrity, honesty, quality, and customer satisfaction are paramount in how RepairCo conducts itself and interacts with our clients and the communities in which we operate. Customer Satisfaction is guaranteed. Calls us today for all your repair & remodel needs!


Lane's End Construction is your local remodeling and home maintenance specialists. Call Lane's End today for all your home improvement needs. (309)842-9042

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

There are a few options if you miss a stud. You can simply patch the hole with spackle, sand it down, repaint it, and then find the stud—essentially starting over. If you don’t want to do that, you can insert one of the more robust drywall anchor options and hang your item on that, but that will only work if the drywall is in excellent condition and the anchor is rated for the weight of the item you’re hanging on it. You may be able to cover the hole with the object itself once it’s mounted, but it’s still recommended to at least fill the hole to protect insulation and prevent vermin from entering.  

If nail pops in your drywall aren't fixed, there can be consequences to the structure of your home and the aesthetics of the room. Nail pops may loosen or weaken drywall and may be less effective at providing support and insulation, ultimately requiring more extensive repairs or replacement in the future. If not fixed, the blemish will become increasingly unsightly over time, potentially leading to further damage as raised areas easily catch on objects or clothing. 

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

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